At which age are we happiest? An evaluation of over 400 samples shows how subjective well-being develops over the course of a lifespan. Sep 19, 2023 0 4
COVID-infected adults with 4 or more underlying diseases, or advanced age, face higher risk of ICU stay, death Whether vaccinated or not, having at least four disease risk factors put adults hospitalized due to COVID-19 at higher risk for critical outcomes, according to a 10-state study from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's ... Sep 19, 2023 0 3
As more patients email doctors, health systems start charging fees Meg Bakewell, who has cancer and cancer-related heart disease, sometimes emails her primary care physician, oncologist, and cardiologist asking them for medical advice when she experiences urgent symptoms such as pain or ... Sep 19, 2023 0 4
Pre-clinical research indicates mRNA vaccine shows promise for reducing cases of Lyme disease An experimental mRNA vaccine provides protection in preclinical animal models against infection from Borrelia burgdorferi, the bacteria that causes Lyme disease, according to new research from the Perelman School of Medicine ... Sep 19, 2023 0 45
Parkinson's patients often battle a hidden foe: Stigma Patients with Parkinson's disease already face poorer mental and physical health, but now a new study shows they also suffer from decreased levels of hope and self-esteem due to the stigma associated with their disease. Sep 19, 2023 0 6
Exercise boosts anti-cancer immunity and reduces inflammation in Lynch Syndrome patients: Study Regular and intense aerobic exercise may reduce the risk of colorectal cancer in patients with Lynch Syndrome (LS) by improving the immune system's ability to detect and remove potentially harmful cells, according to researchers ... Sep 19, 2023 0 50
New insight into the crosstalk between cancer cells and their environment Most solid tumors become stiff as the cancer progresses. Although researchers recognize that the environment around the cancer cells influences their behavior, it is unclear how it does so. In a new paper, published in Scientific ... Sep 19, 2023 0 49
Four genetic variants ID'd for risk for progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy Four genetic variants have been identified that are associated with an increased risk for developing progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy (PML), according to a study presented at the annual meeting of the American Neurological ... Sep 19, 2023 0 1
U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommends screening for hypertensive disorders of pregnancy The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommends screening for hypertensive disorders of pregnancy at each prenatal visit. This recommendation forms the basis of a final recommendation statement published in the ... Sep 19, 2023 0 15
Researchers identify neurons that guide flies upwind New research by Janelia scientists and collaborators at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill shows how a cluster of neurons in the fruit fly brain transforms memories about past rewards into actions, helping the ... Sep 19, 2023 0 41
